Stronger than Autoimmune

I am excited to have Chris Cook , an executive chef and Founder and CEO at Special Leaf on today's podcast. Prior to Special Leaf, Chris Cook, was a professional consultant and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. Now, he is on a mission to share the benefits of Special Leaf (Olive Leaf Tea). Special Leaf's mission is to help people through naturally functional ready-to-drink iced teas...

This week's podcast features Ake Lernmark, MD, PhD . His research interest in autoimmune type 1 diabetes dates back before his islet cell surface antibodies report in 1978. Which was followed by the first islet autoantigen, the 64K in 1982. He also discovered the genetic association between HLA-DQ and autoimmune diabetes. He helped develop the “Golden Standard” which is used to detect newborns...

This weeks podcast features Corry Lang . She is a certified Regenerative Detoxification Specialist and Iridologist with twelve years in scientific research. She detoxified and healed herself from lupus, fibromyalgia and Hashimoto's symptoms. Now she helps others to determine the underlying root causes of their seemingly “incurable” disease" and guides people to detoxify and heal themselve...

Today's podcast, it is part two of my interview with skin care scientist,  Dr Rebecca (Bexi) Lobo . She is a chemist and nutritional biologist who lives with  Sjogren’s  and eczema.  She is the founder and owner of  Bexi’s Bespoke Revitalisation , her skin care practice offering a different approach to personal care, one that is scientific, truly natural, and absolutely personal.  Her establis...

Today's podcast, it is actually part one of two episode that I speak to a skin care scientist, Dr Rebecca (Bexi) Lobo . She is a chemist and nutritional biologist who lives with Sjogren’s and eczema.  She is the founder and owner of Bexi’s Bespoke Revitalisation , her skin care practice offering a different approach to personal care, one that is scientific, truly natural, and absolutely person...

Hello Warriors! I had the pleasure of being able to speak to Paul Peter Tak . He is a business leader, academic, entrepreneur and clinician who has over 30 years’ experience in medicine as a prominent expert in Immunology, Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology. Paul Peter is currently the President, CEO, and Board Director of  Candel Therapeutics , the Co-Founder and Board Director of  SitryxTherape...

In today’s interview, I speak to Rare Disease Warrior , Michele Vogt . In 2018, Michele was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuropathy (a-typical facial pain), Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Anesthesia Dolorosa. I brought her on the show because it’s important to spread awareness of rare diseases also. In her interview, you will learn how she developed these rare diseases and you will also witness her resili...

It is my pleasure to introduce Dr Marianne Pinkston a family practice and integrative medicine physician in the San Antonio community for over 25 years. She suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and cancer while being the medical direction of 3 medical offices. Dr Pinkston lost 162lbs after being diagnosed with diabetes and since then has trained for fitness competitions. She i...

Hello Warriors, I am happy to introduce Cassie Sobelton . She went from working more than 70 hours a week but things came to a halt when she received the diagnosis of Crohn's disease . Since then, she made Mind, Body and Spirit a priority in her life. I brought her on the show to share her journey from an unbalanced life to a balanced healing life, writing books and having her own company call...

Warriors, this interview is with the Mata sisters from Looms for Lupus . Looms for Lupus was founded after Juana, the oldest of the three sisters, was diagnosed with Lupus in 2009. Looms for Lupus is a non-profit organization that provides lupus, fibromyalgia and mental health awareness, advocacy, and support to not only those living with these conditions but their loved ones and caregivers. They...

Today's podcast is about nutrition. I had the opportunity to interview with Amy Lucas owner and dietitian of Chef Crafted Nutrition . We spoke about her background of being a chef, how she became a dietitian and how science and testing is the corner stone of her work.  In the interview, we witness how Amy juggles new motherhood and career so she understands each solution for a client needs to...

In today's podcast, I interview founder of Lupies Unite, Janay Townes . Janay was diagnosed with Lupus nephritis stage four in 2004 at fifteen years old and since then has suffered many co-morbidities and surgeries. Her journey lead her to start Lupies Unite so people with lupus can have a voice and be heard. We talked about her journey with lupus and how she started a mentor program from newly di...

Today's episode features a Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferer of 30 Years, Ruth Hollingsworth. She spoke about what triggered her diagnosis and where she is today. Getting a chronic illness diagnosis is a start to a new life. Ruth opened up beautifully about therapy and the process of grief and acceptance. I hope you enjoy the episode. Everyone's journey of acceptance happens at a different time. To fo...

Hello Warriors, In todays podcast, I had the opportunity to have Dr David Klatzmann review his work for the treatment os autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Dr. Klatzmann received his MD and PhD from the Pierre & Marie Curie University and Medical School, Paris (France). He is Professor of Immunology at Sorbonne Université and Head of Biotherapy at Pitié-Salpêtière Hospital . He is the direc...

Today I am catching up with Emmitt Henderson III also known as Male Lupus Warrior . Emmitt is a Lupus patient, advocate and survivor. He was diagnosed with SLE, Cutaneous and Lupus Nephritis. He went into complete kidney failure in 2011 and received a donor in 2013. As of August 2022, he underwent total kidney failure again and is back on the kidney transplant list. I brought him on the show to sh...

Today’s guest is Nicola Cartwright, the co founder of Powderful. Powderful is a dietary supplement containing functional mushrooms, adaptogens, spices, and zinc. Designed to support cognitive function, immune function, skin and gut health, and energy levels. I brought her on the show to walk us through what Powderful can do for the body. Powderful sounds like it’s made with quality ingredients and...

January is “ Thyroid Awareness Month ,” which brings attention to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis because of this I asked Dr Emily Kiberd to join us on the podcast. Dr Kiberd earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the University of Western States. Her expertise spans many therapeutic fields like biomechanics, yoga, and functional movement patterns. She reversed her own Hashimoto’s and believes ever...

Happy New Year Warriors! I am happy to continue to have your support and bring you quality guests and information on the podcast. The stronger than Autoimmune podcast mission is to encourage creating small changes to improve health by providing knowledge and support. There is no cure for autoimmune disease but we can be Stronger than Autoimmune! Today my guest is Co-founder of Good Days Program an...

Today, I will be introducing you to the the CEO of Chronius Health, Danielle Lazarowitz . After 10 years of managing a chronic illness and ending up in the ICU for a second time, the idea of Chronius was born . Chronius Health is one a place for all of your health data, a personalized plan to navigate your care journey, and o ne guide by your side to ensure you get the care you deserve. Danielle n...

Warning: This today’s episode (number 31) contains adult sexual content that may not be suitable for some audiences and is inappropriate for children. The content is intended for mature audiences only. My guest today is Elle. She is a chronic illness warrior, sex coach and educator.  For the last 3 years, she had taught and presented, and written for organizations including Mental Health Amer...

Today, I will be introducing you to Liz Roth with Lupus Lonestar of America. Lupus Lonestar is a Texas chapter of Lupus Foundation of America. The Lupus Foundation is devoted to solving the cruel mystery of lupus and work with local health professionals, patients, and volunteers to provide information, raise money to support research, and educational programs so everyone affected by lupus can have...

In today’s episode, I interview Gianni Neiviller. In the past, he was a bass player in a punk band called 1000 Mona Lisas and Italian restaurant owner. But as he did self discovery work and experimented with sleep optimization, nutrition, and more he became a self  professed bio-hacker and certified facilitator in breathwork. I brought him on the show to talk about what breath work has done f...

In this week's podcast, I speak to Emily Harari and Keyla Caba in this week's episode. Emily is the Engagement and Outreach Lead at ImYoo. Keyla Caba is a model, IBD warrior, Advocate, and Imyoo champion. ImYoo is a company trying to connect the dots on autoimmunity. Their tech looks at gene expression from samples that patients collect themselves at home. They are working to democratize research...

In today's episode, I speak with Dr. Debbie Smrz. She is a Naturopathic physician and a certified hypnotherapist. She has travelled to Europe to undertake further training in biological medicine and is trained in Darkfield Microscopy and terrain analysis.  She has first-hand experience dealing the PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuro-psychiatric Disorder associated with Strep Infection). Dr. De...

This episode is part two of my interview with the power couple, husband and wife, Keith and Amy Mayers. As a reminder, Keith is a Autoimmune Warrior living with vasculitis that inspired him to coach on psychology and mindset. Amy is a chronic illness warrior living with narcolepsy and is the master mind of the business with marketing and social media. Their business is supporting clients on their...